
Marble Experiment Probability Analysis

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Mia Campbell
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Mathematics, Science
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
07:01
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is the theoretical probability of picking a magenta marble from the bag?
1/3
3/4
1/2
1/4
2.
Multiple Choice
In the initial 10 experiments, how many magenta marbles were picked?
5
6
7
8
3.
Multiple Choice
Why is it reasonable to pick 7 magenta marbles out of 10 trials?
Because the bag was not shaken properly
Because of the small number of trials
Because blue marbles are more slippery
Because magenta marbles are heavier
4.
Multiple Choice
After 10,000 trials, what was the observed probability of picking a magenta marble?
70%
60%
50%
80%
5.
Multiple Choice
What is the significance of conducting 10,000 trials in the experiment?
It shows that blue marbles are more common
It highlights the deviation from expected results
It confirms the theoretical probability
It reduces the chance of error
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